Drexel University Special Libraries Association (DUSLA)

Time: Registration 5:00pm - 5:30pm; Presentation 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: : Mary Hagerty Room - #L33 on the lower level of the Drexel University Hagerty Library located at 33rd & Market Streets in Philadelphia, PA.

Description: : "Open Source" - a term you may have heard thrown about at conferences and on mailing lists - but what does it mean? This session will not only define the term "Open Source" but will show librarians exactly how it can be used within their libraries. Learn to separate the myths from the facts, learn about the tools that are available to your libraries and most importantly learn about how open source can free you from the costs associated with many proprietary library products. This session will cover open source alternatives to popular products used inlibraries, including, but not limited to an office suite, instant messaging, ILS and web browser.

Presenter Bio: : Nicole C. Engard received her MLIS from Drexel University in 2007. Having worked in libraries for over 7 years, she has recently accepted the position of Open Source Evangelist at LibLime. Starting in web development and moving on to working with metadata and cataloging, she has had the opportunity to work with people in all areas of the library and can be found at conferences around the world presenting on open source and web 2.0 topics. Nicole is best known for her blog, What I Learned Today... where she writes about technology issues for libraries and her work in developing a 2.0 friendly intranet at Jenkins Law Library in Philadelphia. In 2007 she was named one of Library Journal's Movers & Shakers and has published several articles on technology and libraries. In her current position with LibLime, Nicole is responsible for educating librarians both about what open source software is and the many options available to libraries. Her passion for talking to and educating librarians makes this role a perfect fit for her.

Registration Information: Registrations should be sent to Kim Rotter via email at kim.rotter@qvc.com. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 17, 2008. Those not canceling on or before the deadline will be expected to pay the registration fee. Please make checks payable to SLA Phila Chapter.

Cost: : $10.00 for SLA members, $15.00 for non-members, Free for student SLA members.

A light dinner (pizza and refreshments) will be provided.

Program Questions: Please contact Karen Krasznavolgyi, SLA Philadelphia Professional Development Chair, 215-503-2826, karen.krasznavolgyi@jefferson.edu.

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